After having just returned from South Africa, I’ve become OBSESSED with the region. While I sort through all the photos (thousands of them!), I thought I’d post something about a country you might not be familiar with. My colleagues on the Africa trip were heading to Namibia after our Safari drive, so I did a […]

10 Reasons to Use a Travel Advisor Familiar with Africa Travel Having just experienced my own African Adventure, I can tell you that planning your trip to this great continent is NOT for a newbie! Even if you are an experienced world traveler, venturing off into the unknown these days is über complicated! In today’s […]

Last month, I had the pleasure of experiencing several locations in Greece via a cruise ship (Atlas Ocean Voyages, to be exact). I wanted to share with you my favorite parts of this bucket list trip originating in Egypt (where I had the pleasure of touring some of the most famous landmarks in the ancient […]

One thing I love about international travel is that it helps people gain a new appreciation for other cultures of the world, and a big part of any culture is the cuisine. The food of a region reflects their history, their geographical location, and the available resources. Barcelona is a city on the northeastern coast […]

With the variety of DIY travel options at our disposal seemingly replacing the need for the travel advisor, why use one? With the availability of vaccinations, more people than ever are starting to travel again, which is another reason travel advisors are in high demand. There are a LOT of reasons to use a travel […]

If you joined us here last week, I wrote about my recent trip to Egypt, starting with the Great Pyramid and the Giza Complex.  There was way too much to tell in one blog, so get ready for Part Deux: The Egyptian Museum and Alexandria!  If you missed Part 1, you can read it HERE. Since I’ve already […]

My recent trip to Egypt came with a host of surprises. It’s long been on my bucket list to travel to the cradle of civilization, and the journey began at Giza (where you’ll find the only remaining of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World).  The Giza Complex includes the Giza Necropolis, Pyramids, Sphynx, and […]

Most people love to cruise, but some don’t realize that simple decisions could make or break the trip.  Here is my advice on the 10 worst mistakes you can make (and hopefully avoid) on your next cruise. 1. Arriving at your departure port the day of your cruise  Many problems could prevent you from arriving at […]

One of the fastest-growing travel trends is the “Girlfriend Getaway,” and it is easy to understand why, especially after the last year and a half! After dealing with all the trials of everyday life, there is nothing quite as fun and relaxing as “getting away from it all” with your best friends. They allow (and […]

I’m about to head to Greece very soon, and my mouth is already watering! You can expect fresh ingredients and loads of flavors whenever you indulge in some of the Greek foods found throughout the country. Their healthy traditional recipes will leave you wanting more, and fortunately, there are a ton of excellent restaurants, eateries, […]